Intergalactic Summit

Ah, demagogism.
Allow me an observation, Thessalonia.

It is nice to see you rally so quickly to the other end of the cluster to help your beloved allies with attacking a planetside installation under caldari sovereignity, then paint the subsequent extraction of pillaged goods and survivors of the assaulting force as humanitarian in nature.

You must be desperately trying to secure the moral highground if you consider the argument of "It's their own fault that they got killed by us." of helpful in this case. Bonus points are awarded for being highly judgemental of any capsuleer who uses force - slanting their reasons as excuses for mindless violence - yet acting at the very least equally worse.

In truth, the words you're artfully using here are the same basic routine any pirate uses to justify his actions against law and ethics.

I do hope you are enjoying the blindfolds you're wearing.

I do love it when you bicker among yourselves.

The Cartel were likely there for two reasons, attempted acquisition of any potential technology and removal of associates of their rivals, that being you.

If that's your only concern then, good, let's get that dastardly rumour out of the way, then.

I would like to thank Ms Lagann and her colleagues at Tyrathlion Interstellar for their financial contributions to this effort. It is my hope that the lawful pilots of the four empires will come to realise that though military might is always required in the fight against barbarism and insurrection, there are many forms of contribution. It is a large cluster, but in the interests of preventing gross acts of territorial violation, and preserving the status quo, those right-minded pilots with the means or skills to contribute to the prosperity and safety of their home nation have no higher calling.

With regards to more immediate matters, I have been assured by an NOH aligned capsuleer that though he does not have direct insight into the station responsible for harboring Guristas elements, Internal Security forces are investigating claims of low-level corruption. It is believed, at this time, that the Guristas attack was likely a brazen attempt to win respect or mimic the activities of the Angels attacks that occurred recently within the Republic. The follow up rescue operation, usually indicative of materiel recovery, seems to have been motivated by erroneous cost analysis on the part of Guristas command, possibly even insubordinate action spurred by misplaced familial loyalty to those stranded criminal elements. The sacrifice of so many crewmen for mere showmanship and recovery of 'known individuals' at the expense of the lives of what they must consider to be faceless 'probationary members' is deplorable and indicative of Guristas moral bankruptcy.

It is our conclusion that, at this time, it may safely be assumed that Guristas forces are not in possession of State materials or product development that is not already in wide circulation. It is up to State authorities to investigate deeper into such matters, but should it be required, State loyal Capsuleers stand ready to assist in investigatory and humanitarian work should it be requested.

I'm eagerly awaiting further orders.
I couldn't careless if they pull through with payment, I need to better reputation and this might be the gateway I'm looking for. Sign me, I'm geared to go.

I'm glad these criminals were stopped, but seriously...how stupid a move was that?

It was clearly not the brightest move they could have made, no.

Knowing the State Navy there must've been an emergency at the bar in their station HQ. Drinks half off. I mean, the target industrial ship was destroyed. The two measly Gurista frigates fled. No reason to stay and protect State citizens against the dozens of incoming hostiles.